Dune du Cap Ferret, Coastal nature reserve in Lege-Cap-Ferret, France.
The dune system extends across 257 hectares between the Atlantic Ocean and Arcachon Bay, creating a natural sand barrier along the coast.
The dune stabilization program began in 1819 to protect local villages from sand encroachment that had forced multiple relocations during the 16th century.
The interpretation trails present local flora through an educational path from A to Z, documenting the ecological diversity of the location.
The site features a 5-kilometer hiking trail with explanatory panels, accessible from the main Cap Ferret parking area.
Entomological studies have recorded 290 insect species within the area, including rhinoceros beetles that inhabit the restored dunes.
Location: Lège-Cap-Ferret
Operator: Conservatoire du littoral
Address: 33 Av. de l'Atlantique, 33970 Lège-Cap-Ferret, France 33970 Lège-Cap-Ferret
GPS coordinates: 44.64034,-1.25241
Latest update: April 18, 2025 11:10
Cap-Ferret lighthouse
688 m
Chapelle de la Villa Algérienne
5.3 km
Église Notre-Dame-des-Passes d'Arcachon
4.2 km
Mimbeau beach
1 km
Basilique Notre-Dame d'Arcachon
6.1 km
Église Notre-Dame des Flots du Cap-Ferret
1.8 km
Tramway du Cap-Ferret
2.1 km
Plage de l'Horizon
1.7 km
Blockhaus du phare du Cap Ferret
693 m
Plage des Arbousiers
4.2 km
Plage des Américains
2.5 km
Pointe du Cap Ferret
2.1 km
Plage de la Torchère
5.2 km
Plage de la Vigne
4.1 km
Jetée de la Chapelle
6.3 km
Villa Plaisance
6.2 km
Plage de la Pointe aux Chevaux
2.1 km
Église Saint-Louis des Abatilles
5.6 km
Scenic viewpoint
2.2 km
Pereire Beach
4.9 km
Chapelle des marins
6.1 km
Plage des Américains
2.6 km
Croix des Marins
1.9 km
Plage des Abatilles
4.7 km
Scenic viewpoint
6.7 km
Croix des marins
6.2 km
Manège du Moulleau
3.9 km
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